NAME ______

SECTION______

CHAPTER 4 WORKSHEET

Preventing Injuries through Fitness Training

MATCHING: Match each item with the appropriate response.

______1. Dynamic stretch
______2. Anaerobic activities
______3. Aerobic activities
______4. Isometric contraction
______5. Flexibility
______6. Core
______7. Antagonist
______8. Overload
______9. Agonist
______10. Muscular strength
______11. Muscular endurance
______12. Hypertrophy
______13. Fartlek training
______14. Interval training
______15. Atrophy / a. Muscles adapt to imposed demands
b. A muscle that contracts to produce movement
c. Weight lifting and sprinting
d. A muscle that is stretched in response to a contraction
e. Ability to perform repetitive muscular contractions over time.
f. An increase in muscle size
g. Max force applied by a muscle during 1 Rep max
h. Speed play
i. Range of motion possible about a given joint
j. A decrease in muscle size
k. Technique that uses repetitive bouncing motions
l. Alternating periods of work with active recovery
m. Muscle contracts statically without changing length
n. Running a 3K or 5K race
o. Lumbo-pelvic-hip complex

SHORT ANSWER: Answer the following questions with a short response.

16. Briefly explain the SAID principle.

17. What is the difference between muscular strength and muscular power?

18. What are two purposes of the warm-up period?

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19. Define an isometric contraction and identify an isometric resistance device.

20. Define an isotonic contraction and identify an isotonic resistance device.

21. Define an isokinetic contraction and identify an isokinetic resistance device.

22. What advanced training methods can be used to improve cardiovascular fitness?

23. Why is flexibility important?

24. What is the difference between dynamic and static stretching?

25. ACSM recommends that young healthy individuals train at what target heart rate?

26. What is functional strength training? Give two examples of exercises.

LISTING:

List the variables that should be included in a progressive resistance exercise program.

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List and describe three of the PNF stretching techniques.

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List 4 core exercises

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